Category: Mexico
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24 foods to say ‘hola’ to in mexico city
1. Tacos I had to start with the obvious one. Al pastor is probably the most popular one, which is slices of pork grilled on a spit. This method of grilling was brought over by Lebanese immigrants, based on the way they cook lamb shawarma. Really, anything goes on a taco. My other favorites included fish,…
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how to be a traveler in mexico city
After spending a few days in Antigua/Guatemela City for a wedding, we decided to make a trip out of it and visit a nearby country. None of us have ever been to Mexico City, and it was only a 2 hour flight from Guatemala, so that’s how we landed on CDMX. We spent 4 days…
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how to be a traveler in your own home
How, you ask? By cooking! 2020 has been the year of no travels. Quarantine gave me more time on my hands, so I used that time to cook different dishes from around the globe. Some were attempts to recreate my favorite dishes I’ve eaten during my travels, and some were dishes from places still on…
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5 things you should know before you visit chichen itza
One of the ‘New’ Seven Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is probably on most travelers bucket lists. For me, it’s one of those one and done places. I came, I saw, I don’t need to come back. Make sure you wear sneakers. Just as you’d suspect, there are hoards of tourists (especially tour groups)…
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playa del carmen 2019
My very first visit to Mexico was actually because I had the opportunity to attend the bachelorette party of my very good friend, Mabel. She had picked Mexico as her destination, and the rest of us Bridesmaids went to work in search of an all inclusive, as well as some activities the bride would enjoy.…
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